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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

A Big Shift in the Financial World: Janney Montgomery's Next Move

Janney Montgomery Scott, a firm owned by KKR & Co. , is making some big changes. They're in talks to sell off parts of their business. Specifically, they're looking to sell their division that advises banks and their institutional equities business. This sale is part of a larger plan to focus more o

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

AI Spending Set to Fuel Massive Bond Sales in 2026

Bond sales in the US are expected to hit an all-time high in 2026. The reason? A lot of it has to do with companies pouring money into AI. This surge in bond issuance is predicted to reach $1. 81 trillion. That's even higher than the previous record set in 2020, which was $1. 76 trillion. So, what

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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Making Mining More Like Stock Trading

NiceHash has introduced a new tool called Hashrate TradeView. It lets people trade computing power, or hashrate, used in mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This tool makes hashrate trading more like trading stocks. Hashrate TradeView shows price charts, trading volumes, and other market data. Th

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Senegal's Financial Tightrope Walk: Debt, Dialogue, and Defiance

Senegal is in a tough spot. The country's finance ministry has promised to pay back its debts and keep talking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just before a big decision from S&P Global, a major credit rating agency. The ministry sent a message to investors saying they are seri

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Nov 14 2025FINANCE

Crypto Taxes in 2025: What You Need to Know

Crypto investors have not been great at paying taxes on time. A 2023 IRS review showed that only about 25% of crypto investors are likely to pay their taxes on time. But things are about to change in 2025. Starting in 2025, investors with accounts on centralized crypto exchanges will have their tra

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Sony's Crypto Bank Plan Hits a Snag

Small banks in the U. S. are raising concerns about Sony's plans to enter the crypto world. They think Sony is trying to get around some important banking rules. Sony wants to create a new company called Connectia Trust. This company would deal with digital money, like stablecoins. Stablecoins are a

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Nov 14 2025FINANCE

Online Gambling: What You Need to Know Before You Bet

Online gambling is becoming a big deal, with many people placing bets on sports and other events. But it's not all fun and games. There are risks involved, and it's important to be aware of them. First, let's talk about the risks. Online gambling can be riskier than gambling in person. This is beca

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Nov 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Ariana Grande's Red Carpet Scare: A Fan's Unwanted Hug

Ariana Grande faced an unexpected and unsettling moment at the Singapore premiere of her film "Wicked: For Good. " A fan, later identified as Johnson Wen, known online as "Pyjama Man, " rushed the red carpet and grabbed Grande from behind. The incident was captured from multiple angles, showing Gran

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Manipal's Bid for Byju's Parent: A New Chapter in Ed-Tech

Manipal Education and Medical Group has stepped into the spotlight with their interest in acquiring Think and Learn, the troubled parent company of Byju's. This move comes as no surprise, given the current state of the ed-tech giant. Byju's, once a shining star in the education technology world, ha

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

Seagate's Stock Soars: What's Driving the Surge?

Seagate Technology is a big name in data storage, making everything from hard drives to SSDs. With a market value of $60. 5 billion, it's a key player in both personal and business tech. Over the past year, Seagate's stock has been on a wild ride. It's shot up by 173. 7%, way ahead of the S&P 500's

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